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Review of Wallace shooting shifts to state’s attorney

by Dan Haley September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

An Illinois State Police investigation of an officer involved shooting in Oak Park on May 31 has concluded. The results of the investigation have been turned over to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for its prosecutorial review, Wednesday Journal has confirmed.

Police & Fire

Illinois State Police investigating Oak Park officer’s self-inflicted shooting

by Brendan Heffernan March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Immigration

Mass at ICE center draws crowd of protesters

by Dan Haley November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

News

Broadview mayor further limits protest spaces

by Zoë Takaki October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

Protests continue at ICE detention center in Broadview

by Zoë Takaki October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Police & Fire

Man tries to kidnap ex-girlfriend, steals car in Oak Park

by Luzane Draughon February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Local Government

OP trustees lean toward regulating, not banning some THC sales

by Luzane Draughon October 9, 2024October 10, 2024

Review of Wallace shooting shifts to state’s attorney September 4, 2026
An Illinois State Police investigation of an officer involved shooting in Oak Park on May 31 has concluded. The results of the investigation have been turned over to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for its prosecutorial review, Wednesday Journal has confirmed.
At Home Avenue, Oak Park plans ‘a statement’ with new bridgeSeptember 3, 2026
The plan to rebuild the pedestrian bridge over the Ike at Home Avenue took a major step ahead Sept. 1 when Oak Park’s village board chose one of three architectural designs and approved the broad financial obligations the project will require.
History of zoning will be topic of planned panel discussionSeptember 3, 2026
As it continues its community engagement process related to overhauling Oak Park’s single-family zoning policies, the village board on Sept. 1 approved a plan to host a panel of experts to discuss the history of zoning in the village.
Cakes Take Center Stage in Sugar Fixé’s New Era September 3, 2026
As Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie completes its first year under new ownership, the French bakery at 119 N. Marion St. in Oak Park… Read more: Cakes Take Center Stage in Sugar Fixé’s New Era
Fall real estate market underway – for better and worseSeptember 3, 2026
Schools are back in session and while meteorological summer has a few days left, in the real estate world, the fall market has begun. Local Realtors weigh in on what to expect this fall.

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